Vertical Leg Raise (on parallel bars)

How to do it

Maintain a firm, shoulder-width grip on the bars throughout each repetition.

1. 1

   Grip the parallel bars and lift your body off the ground, keeping your legs straight.

2. 2

   With a controlled motion, raise your legs until they are parallel with the ground.

3. 3

   Slowly lower your legs back to the starting position without swinging.

4. 4

   Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Common mistakes

• ✕Bending the knees during the leg raise
• ✕Shrugging the shoulders toward the ears
• ✕Arching the lower back during the raise